Eggplant Curry Lasagna
Power Food: EggplantFree From: Gluten & Dairy
Ingredients
- 3 medium eggplants top & bottom sliced off & sliced thinly (1/2 inch thick)
- ¼ cup extra virgin coconut oil EVCO, melted, divided
- 1 large onion minced (or ½ onion & ½ leek)
- 1 cup kale minced (optional)
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups mushrooms pulsed in a food processor lightly (to resemble ground beef)
- ½ cup pecans chopped (optional)
- 2-28 oz. can tomatoes chopped, organic, drained
- 1-14 oz. can coconut milk full fat
- 2 tsp.+ Thai green curry paste
- 2 tsp. each: sea salt dried basil & oregano
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced, for garnish
- Sprinkle of hemp seeds few sprigs of basil, balsamic vinegar to garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F
- Place eggplant on parchment lined baking sheets in a single layer. Brush lightly with melted EVCO (reserving the rest of the EVCO for sautéing) and bake for 20 minutes or until soft, turning once half way through.
- In a very large skillet, add the remaining EVCO, onion, leeks and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until onions are aromatic. Add mushrooms, pecans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, coconut milk, Thai green curry paste, basil, oregano and sea salt to taste. Bring to a light boil and set aside.
- Now you’re ready to make lasagna layers! In a large lasagna dish, spread the curry mixture. Then add a layer of eggplant, repeat with two more layers of curry mixture and eggplant or until you have reached the top of the lasagna pan.
- Add sliced tomatoes on top to garnish. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with hemp seeds, basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired. Yum!
Notes
Nutritionals per Serving: Calories 172.3 | Total Fat 11.1 g | Saturated Fat 5.9 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2.2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 127.9 mg | Total Carbohydrate 16.6 g | Natural Sugar 3 g | Dietary Fiber 5.9 g | Protein 4.8 g | *Vitamin A 37.5 % | *Vitamin C 30.8% | * Manganese 28.4 % *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs